LOVE: Portland anchor necklaces from Miss Ashley Kate
Maine kitsch round-up!
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This is the last Thursday Kitsch post of 2011! Tear.
It’s easy to buy local without ever even leaving your computer (you lazy bum). Some gift ideas for her: 1) Tote Bag from MayTreeArk 2) Gold Vermeil Branch Charm by Sarah Holmes Designs 3) Vintage Fisherman Sweater from Mustardseed Vintage 4) Cooling Peppermint Soap at Lalo Boutique
Last week I headed up the hill to meet new Portland transplant Kate (along with her husband George and two cats) to learn more about the Saco born designer behind Filia. Though Kate has no formal design or sewing background, you’d never know it. Her story is like many other dressmakers and seamstresses in Portland - her Mom taught her at a young age and from there she taught herself. Her dresses are the perfect mix of figure flattering and colorful. All of her designs are created using crisp cotton poplin, lightweight linens or a mix of both. Come spring, I’ll be picking up a plethora to add to my wardrobe. In the meantime, I’ll just wear them with tights.
Don’t forget to support Kate and other local businesses this Saturday and SHOP SMALL Portland!
1/ Cotton Poplin skirts you can purchase here 2/ Yoga Bags (email kateomakes@gmail.com if you’d like to purchase any - great holiday gifts!)
1/ Pandora loves to hide in the clothes pile 2/ Fabric collection. 3/ Kate’s Kenmore sewing machine.
An amazing selection of earrings at Merchant Trading from Sara Jean, Kate Sullivan and Blue Birdie Bootique.
